Assistant System Planning Engineer (Cohort) Position Available In Westchester, New York

Assistant System Planning Engineer (Cohort) York Power Authority United States, York, White Plains 123 Main Street (Show on map) Jun 12, 2025 Summary NYPA is excited to announce an opportunity for a cohort of five new full-time system planning/electrical engineers in the System Planning and Analysis (SPA) department. We are seeking recent graduates or junior engineers with 0-2 years of experience who want to acquire a broad range of planning and engineering skills through comprehensive training within multiple teams in SPA. Disciplines include Transmission Studies, Reliability Planning, Renewables Planning, Facility Ratings & Special Studies, Interconnection & Standards, and Resource Planning. The selected will benefit from cross-training with other departments, have opportunities with site visits, and participate in additional trainings. This is a full-time, permanent position, not an internship. Upon completion of training, Hire’s will have the opportunity to continue their professional growth and focus in an area for specialization.#LI-AH1 Responsibilities
Work with System Planning senior staff to learn the operational characteristics of the NYISO Bulk Power Electric system.
Work with System Planning senior staff to gain knowledge of the Load Flow and Voltage analysis.
Begin to learn the basics of system stability analyses.
Assist Senior Staff in determining the need for and benefits derived from system transmission reinforcements.
Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses of system conditions, system disturbances and system operations in order to assess system performance.
Assist Senior Staff in conducting analyses to assess the electric system improvement programs of NYPA’s customers.
Assist Senior Staff in the performance of generator interconnection studies or Operations Planning studies.
Assist with the review of technical reports and NYISO planning studies.
Assist Sr. Staff with issues relating to

NYISO/NPCC/NERC

compliance.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of bulk power electric system planning and operation practices, as well as transmission system equipment is desirable.
Effective oral communication skills required to provide presentations on technical topics.
Effective written communication skills required to write clear, concise technical reports.
Ability to organize and prioritize a workload consisting of several projects in order to meet work completion schedules.
Demonstrate flexibility in changing project requirements, priorities and assignments.
Education, Experience and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering required.
Masters of Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering preferred
Exposure to electric utility industry preferred.
Ability to pass EIT and work towards PE license.
Physical Requirements
Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time, use a keyboard and enter data, view monitors for prolonged periods of time;
Ability to travel by auto, train, airplane to other destinations to attend meetings. Military Occupational Specialty Codes
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Army:

12A, 12B, 12P, 18C, 24A, 24Z, 51S
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Marines:

1120, 1302, 1310, 8824, 8831, 8832, 9622, 9624, 9630, 9631, 9632, 9636
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Navy:

EA, MME, UT, 2166, 2167, 2170, 2180, 2181, 2740, 4210, 4270, 4280, 5761, 5904, 5913, 5917, 5925, 5927, 5960, 5961, 5970, 5980, 7273

The York Power Authority is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The estimated salary range for this position is: $71,700.00•$98,580.00. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law. NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates’ disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. To request an accommodation, please emailaccessibility@nypa.gov.